craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

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Or, base yourself in Flagstaff, a college town known for its robust craft beer scene, easy access to Arizona’s high country, and the Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was discovered). Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 This is especially true for craft beer, large wine pours, and strong cocktails. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026 Still, this year’s changes are likely to reshape the local craft beer scene in a big way, as many of the recent closures include longtime breweries that spent a decade-plus serving drinkers and helping fuel the nationwide movement for better beer. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025 Explore galleries and street art just before the sun sets, then settle into a local brewery or café for craft beer and local food. Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craft beer

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of craft beer was in 1986

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“Craft beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craft%20beer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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